Reducing vehicle weight

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*Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used.
 
*Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used.
  
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==Engine parts==
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Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight (typically aluminum) parts, including:
  
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*Heads.
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*Intake manifold.
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*Flywheel.
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*Crank, rods, and pistons.
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*Aluminum water pump.
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*Lightweight mini-starter.
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==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts==
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The following can all be removed.
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*Cargo stored in the vehicle and trunk (spare parts, tools, etc.).
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*Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets.
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*Radio, antenna, and cables.
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*Carpets and floor mats.
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*Spare tire and jack.
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*Chrome trim.
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*Power windows and locks, and all associated parts.
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*Power seats.
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*Sound deadener.
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*Insulation.
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*Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel).
  
 
==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones==
 
==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones==

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